as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid the plumber has installed a new spigot over the kitchen sink

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of spigot This can also keep the end of the garden hose from getting stuck on the spigot. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024 Rain barrel accessories, like tubing, lids, and spigots, can also be damaged by cold weather, while metal rain barrels won’t function once temperatures drop below freezing. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024 Earlier this month, crews closed the spigot on the Salt and opened one on the Verde. Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024 In the most likely scenario, such a law would probably phase out the federal EV credit in 2026 or 2027, instead of turning off the spigot retroactively for all 2025 purchases, Wickett said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spigot 

Thesaurus Entries Near spigot

Cite this Entry

“Spigot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spigot. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on spigot

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!